PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22391, 12 October 1934, Page 15

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Sir lan and Lady Fraser are guests at the Grand Hotel. Me * * Mrs S. W. Jones, Invercargill, is paying a visit to Dunedin. Mrs H. R. Thomas, of Wellington, is visiting her daughter, Mrs Stuart Sidey. Mr and Mrs James Roberts are visiting Timaru. * Mr and Mrs G. D. Wilson are on a visit to Timaru. sS # ‘ ■ sjc Miss Mary Reeves is the guest of Miss Isobcl Macdonald, of Waimato. Miss May Barron is staying with Mrs A. Grant, “ Aignntighc,” Timaru. Miss Dorothy Peake, of To Awamutu. is the guest of Mrs Howard Dodgslmu.

Airs A. J. Pullan, of North Canterbury, is the guest of Airs A. 0. Hyde, Elder street.

Airs A. Garland,*.Alaori _Hill, is at present hostess to Signor Lncien Cesarom. of Wellington.

Aliss Barbara E. Haydock. who has been spending a vacation with friends at Oamani, will leave to-day on her return to Christchurch.

Aliss Joan Tait and Aliss Chrys. Sutherland (Greenhills) are holidaying here, and are guests of Airs J. O'Donnell, Caversham.

The annual meeting of the Play-reading Circle of the Otago Women’s Chib was held on Tuesday evening, Aliss S. Fjeilson 1 being in the chair. The following officers | were elected for the ensuing year:— ! Chairwoman, Miss L. APCarthy; vicei chairwoman. Airs S. P. Cameron; secre- ! tary, Miss Billie Mitchell; committee— Atesdames J. G. Young, I. W. Cowie, Hervey, Richard Hill, and Winnie Fraser, and Alisses Farnie and Dorothy Clark. An enjoyable reading of “ Fresh Fields,” by Ivor Novello, followed.

A delightful party was given, on Monday evening in the Popotunoa Schoolroom by Mr and Airs K. MacKenzie, the occasion being the twenty-first birthday of their daughter, Elsie. Very pretty frocks were worn by the young people. Alesdames Hall and Nelson rendered two solos, much to the delight of those present;. Before the cutting of the birthday cake with the 21 candles, Air W. Swan proposed the toast to the guest of the evening,' Air E. Clement responding on her behalf. Dancing was indulged in until an early hour.

The relatives and - friends of Airs Blanche Evans, 170 1 Queen street, foregathered on Alonday to congratulate her upon attaining her ninety-first birthday, while letters, gifts, and telegrams arrived containing felicitations. Airs Evans has lived practically the whole of her life in this city, having arrived with her parents in February, 1853, from Gravesend. Witli her sisters, she was sent back to England at an early age to complete her education, and returned in due course to take up x-esidence in Dunedin. Although confined to her bed for several years, she still takes a great interest in local affairs, and is always at work with her knitting, crochet, and needlework. Mrs Evans is a daughter of the late John Lovell, of Lovell’s Flat, Otago, and lives with her son, Air R. C. T. Evans, city valuer.

On Wednesday evening in St. Hilda’s Hall, a meeting of those who had registered for service under the auspices of the Combined Old Girls’ Association was held for the purpose of forming a committee of representatives from each school with a president and secretary in addition to two registrars. Mrs A. A. Fairbairn, president of the St. Hilda’s Old Girls’ Association, welcomed the guests, who included old girls from Aus-tral-Girton, Archerfield, Otago Girls’ High, St. Dominic’s, St. Philomeua’s, and St. Hilda’s. Aliss Blackmore was presi cut, and Aliss Black was in the chair. After the business was over, a competii tion and a play-reading—“ Seven Women,”, by J. M. Barrie—were enjoyed . before the guests departed. Aliss Jacobs, i representing the Otago Girls’ High School, I proposed a vote of thanks to the hostesses at the close of the evening.

On Monday evening the Valley. True Blue Protestant Alliance Lodge held its annual ball in the Lyceum Hall, King street, celebrating the fifty-first anniversary ot the lodge. The hall was prettily decorated with coloured streamers, and i the frocks of the ladies and the regalia worn by the lodge officers made an attrac--1 tive scene. There were about 100 couples : present. Bro. M. Campbell was an efficient AT.C. The grand march was led off by W.G.AI. Bro. Harvey and Airs Harvey, followed by grand lodge officers, and officers and members of Valley True Blue. Two Alonte Carlos were held during the evening, and were won by Airs Campbell i and Air Gillanders, and Sis. Gardiner and Bro. Smith. Extras were played by Sis. Robinson. The catering arrangements left nothing to be desired, and the whole function passed off successfully.

I The Society of Women Alusicians held its monthly meeting in the Otago Women’s Club on Monday evening. The programme was of an unusual nature, all the items being concerted and comprising a wide scope of composers and a variety of compositions. Airs H. C. Campbell (president) was in the chair. The following programme was presented:—Two Debussy Dances—(a) “Danse Sacre,” (b) I “ Danse Profane the String Orchestra and Mrs Wallace (piano), conducted by | Aliss Alartin; two part songs—(a) “ Lul--1 laby ” (Byrd), (b) “How Alerrily We [Live” (Wylkes), Aliss Ida White conj ducting; vocal duets—(a) “ What Canst Heal the Broken-hearted?® (Handel), (h) “Tinkers Fires” (Harry Brook), Airs Roberts and Aliss Alary Teviotdale; vocal trios —(a) “Sing Me a Song of the Spring” (Martini), (b) “ Alay the God of Wit” (Purcell), Alisses E. Morrison, P. Anderson, and P. West; part songs — (a) “ Alusic When Soft Voices Die” (Charles Wood), (b) “Charm Ale Asleep” (Charles Wood), Aliss Ida White conducting; String Quartet No. 4 (Beethoven). Alisses Ethel Wallace (first violin), Ruth Burn (second violin), E. Wycherley (’cello), and L. Rattigan (viola). This composition consisted of four movements and made a charming j ending to a delightful evening. Aliss Jessie Jones proposed a hearty vote of I thanks to all the performers, and specially I mentioned the work and help given during j the year by Aliss Paine and Aliss Alary i Alartin.

Miss Kona Allen, who lias been at Little River, expects to return to town to-day. ¥ ¥ * Miss Dorothy Roberts left on Wednesday on a visit to Thniiru and Christchurch. Nurse Sheila Hewson, of Grcytown Hospital, is in Dunedin spending her holidays with friends. Miss Hardly Reynolds, Wellington, who lias' been in Christchurch for the Christ’s College sports, will visit Dunedin before returning home. Miss Eris Dalziel was hostess at a delightful bridge party given at her home on Wednesday evening in honour of Miss Celia Leathwick, of Christchurch. There were also present Mr and Mrs Guy Mathieson, Misses Dawn 1 Thomson, Joan Penrose, and Ruth Somerville, and Messrs R. Philman-llohnes, J. Rolfe, F. Walker, K. Elliott, and J. Rolton.

Misg Leonore Gerrie, only daughter of Mr and Mrs James Gerrie. of Stour street, Oaniaru, left on Wednesday for an extended holiday in Sydney, where she wilLbe the guest of an aunt. * « » If you are having little pages at your weddding, brides-to-be, do tell the man in the case to emulate another recent bridegroom and give the little boys threebladed pocket knives as souvenirs. They were the most popular gifts of the season amongst the small boys pressed into service ns part of the pageant of the ceremony. What their mothers thought is not recorded! Another popular wedding idea is for the bride-to-be to give a party for the. bridesmaids and ushers before the ceremony, so that they may all know each other on the great day.—An exchange. :|c * * Packed courts were the order of the day yesterday afternoon when the ladies of the Otago Lawn Tennis Club held a tournament for a trophy presented by the presdient Mr A. N. Haggitt. Miss Dorothy Secular, the winner, received many congratulations, after Mr _ Haggitt had presented her with her prize. Mr Haggitt himself being cheered by those present. The competition was both keen and close, and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Among those playing were: Mesdames Fraser Edmond, Roy Spackman, E. G. Boddy, N. Buchanan, and B. Brabant, and Misses Molly Birch, Cecily Ramsay, Betty Brewer, Honor Carswell, Margot Garrett, Mary Bridges, Mary Horne, Kathleen Orlebar, Marion Crow, Zoe Hudson, Iso Hart, Avice Bowbyes, Daphne Chrystall, Cushla Macassey, Betty Black, Janet M r Ke!lar, Dorothy Scoular, Moira Donnelly, Stella Fitchett, Tephany Ross, Joy Barnett, and Margery Mumford.

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Mrs R. Campbell returned this week from a fishing trip to Invertiel, Balciutha. Mrs W. J. M’Cormaek left on Wednesday morning to spend a holiday in Christchurch. Miss Leslie Sheil, who has been visiting Mrs William Trolove, “The Shades,” Marlborough, will arrive in Christchurch at the week-end to stay with Mrs George Francis, Junes road. V ” f The Wakari branch of the Otago Home Economics Association held its usual meeting at Mrs Cubitt’s residence. The meeting took the form of a social evening in honour of Mrs T. J. Ivirk-Burnnand, who will be leaving for Auckland shortly. The president .(Mrs Bauld) presented Mrs Kirk-Burnnand with a present of linen and books for her two daughters, meanwhile expressing deep regret that the branch must Jose a member who was very popular with all members. •r- -y- -YCritics say that the charm of Jeanette MacDonald has never been presented more effectively to the public than in Iter latest picture, “ The Cat and the Fiddle,” in which she is co-starred with Ramon Novarro. In this production Jeanette wears many ravishing confections, and in the accompanying portrait is seen adorning one of the new* season’s “ picture ” hats. Prior to her making “The Cat and the Fiddle” Jeanette MacDonald had just completed ,a successful European concert tour. Her groat popularity with the French people was demonstrated at a happly little function which took place in her hotel suite, where she was honoured by one of the oldest of the French fraternal institutions. Miss

MacDonald was presented with a scroll that appointed her to a vice-presidency in the. Alliance Francaise. At the presentation conducted by Lucien N. Brunswig president of the Alliance Francaise, and Henri Didot,' hon. president and French consul at Los Angeles, Miss MacDonald was told that the French people • adjudge her the most popular of all American film stars who have visited that nation, both in person and upon the screen. Jeanette MacDonald will be seen in “ The Cat and the Fiddle ” at the Regent to-day. * * * The Waitati Lawn Tennis Club held a successful concert and dance on Tuesday, when the hall, which was decorated for the occasion, was crowded. The stage was well lit up and the decorations finished off with a Mao ( ri carving bearing the words “ Hueremai.” Much credit for the evening’s success must be given to Mr Murray Beasley, who organised the concert party, and to the performers who gave an excellent rendering' of their different items. The pianist for the concert party was Miss D. Baron. The opening chorus sung by the concert performers and visitors from Dunedin was “Look For the Silver Lining ” and “ Happy Days Are Here Again,” those taking part being Miss Paul (soprano), Miss Audrey Watson (elocutionist). Miss D. Baron (soprano), and Miss Priscilla Walters (soprano), and Messrs W. Stevenson (baritone), W. Le Gal (violinist), W. J. Allpress (elocutionist), G. Proudfoot (baritone), and L. Hoffman (pianist).

The monthly meeting of the Playreading and Musical Circles of St. Philomena’s College Ex-pupils’ Association was held in the College Assembly Hall on Monday evening. The president (Mrs P. Walsh), on behalf of the new executive, extended a cordial welcome to all members and urged them to maintain their interest and make the coming year even better than last year. A special feature of the evening was a lecture, “A Few Souvenirs of Days in Other Lands,” by the Rev. Father Loughuan, who dealt with reminiscences of college life abroad especially in certain parts of France. The following programme was then presented: Pianoforte solos, “ Charmeuse ” (Clarke) and “Rustle of the Woods” (Jordan), Miss Dorothy M'Dowell; vocal solo, “ Fiddle and I,” Miss Joyce Williams; chorus from “ The Country Girl,” the Musical Circle Choir, “Coo Coo 1 ’ (soloist, Miss Gerardine Toomey). The accompanists for the evening were Misses K. Whelan and A. O'Connell.

On the evening of October 3 the Musselburgh Presbyterian Church, which was filled to overflowing, wa s the scene of a pretty wedding, when Margaret Gladys, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs. Theo. Roy, of Musselburgh, was married to Oliver John, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs George Elliott, formerly of “ Creighton Park,” Lovell’s Flat. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. L. Taylor, assisted by the Rev. D. M'Coll, of Kapuka, Miss Edith Morrison supplying the nuptial music. The church, which had been artistically decorated by friends of the bride with narcissi, polyanthus, primroses, and japonica, made a charming setting for the occasion. The bride, who was given away by her father, made a graceful figure in her exquisite trained gown of ivory Bordeaux cord lace, closely moulded to the figure. Her handsome veil, which was held in place by clusters of orange blossoms, fell softly over the train. She carried a_ shower bouquet, composed of cream narcissi, freesias, pale pink azaleas and maidenhair fern. The bride’s only ornament 'was a string of pearls. The bride was attended by Miss Molly M'Coll. of Kapuka, who wore a frock of floral georgette in shades of gold and green, her toilet being completed with green hat and shoes and a bouquet of gold tulips. The bridegroom was attended by Mr J. C. Bratty, of Wellington, and Messrs J. W. and J. A. Aitken, uncles of the bride, acted as ushers. While the register was being signed a solo was tastefully rendered by Air R. A. Mitchell. As the newly-wed couple left the church the Bible class girls formed a guard of honour out to the waiting car. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Somerset Lounge, .where the guests were received by the bride’s mother and the bridegroom’s sister, Miss M. I. Elliott. Mi’s Roy wore a becoming ensemble of blue lace and georgette, a black picture hat adorned by a single pink rose, with a spray of pink flowers on her shoulder. Miss Elliott’s frock was of green velvet and cream lace, with a large hat and shoulder spray to tone. During the evening the customary toast list wag honoured, interspersed with musical items rendered by Airs T. Brydone, Aliss M'Coll, and Messrs R. A. and A. Alitchell. The bride’s travelling frock was an onsenjble of pale grey and tartan, worn with a red hat and shoes, and a bag and gloves to tone. Air and Mrs Elliott’s future home will be in Wellington,

At Balclutha pn Tuesday night, Mrs Hurring entertained members of Mrs Dreavcr’s physical culture class at a dainty little supper in the Central Tearooms. On behalf of the class. Miss Myra Battrick, in a bright little speech, presented Mrs Dreaver with a gift of crystal in appreciation of beneficial and happy evenings spent at the gymnasium. Mrs Dreaver thanked the girls 'for their gift, and- said it had been a pleasure to teach them. Games concluded an enjoyable evening.

The committee, under chairmanship of Mr H. D. Skinner, in charge of arrangements for the Chinese art exhibiton to be held next week in connection with the visit of Miss Nessie Moncricf, is meeting with gratifying co-operation from private owners of Chinese material. Among others, the names of Sir -Lindo Ferguson, Mr Willi Fels, Miss Theomin, Miss Fraser, and Mrs A. M. Cameron, as owners assisting with loans, are an indication in themselves to the connoisseur that treasures of a high order are to bo exhibited. Matters of selection, insurance, and display are occupying the attention of tlie committee during the last few days before the opening, which is to take place on Tuesday.